M7 27.5″ 9 year old Male (Male only Female sold)

M7 – Male Aldabra Giant Tortoise – 9 Years Old – 27.5 Inches

M7 is a 9-year-old male Aldabra giant tortoise measuring approximately 27.5 inches. He is an impressive young male with substantial growth ahead of him and excellent potential for someone looking to develop a future breeding program.

Good male Aldabras become increasingly difficult to find as they grow larger and approach breeding size. Owners of large, mature males are generally reluctant to sell them, and their value can increase dramatically with age and size.

M7 is not yet breeding size and will require additional years of growth before I would expect him to successfully breed a mature female. However, that is precisely where his long-term potential lies. Rather than paying today’s price for a fully mature breeding male, you’re acquiring a younger male and allowing him to develop over time.

To put that into perspective, a 39-inch male Aldabra can be worth in excess of $89,000. I have personally sold exceptional giant males over 40 inches, at 40+ years of age, for $159,000–$179,000.

M7 represents an opportunity to acquire a substantial young male without paying the premium commanded by fully mature breeding-size animals. While future growth, breeding performance, and appreciation in value cannot be guaranteed, his current size, age, and sex make him an attractive candidate for someone planning ahead.

Important note: Some of the accompanying videos and photographs show M7 together with female F7. F7 has been sold and is no longer available. This listing is for M7 only.

Animal Details

Identification: M7

Sex: Male

Age: 9 years

Size: Approximately 27.5 inches

Breeding status: Not yet breeding size

Availability: M7 only — F7 has been sold

Sam’s Giant Tortoise Farm